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Autism Speakshttp://www.autismspeaks.orgAutism Speaks is committed to facilitating research that will uncover the causes of autism, develop effective biomedical treatments, and hasten the discovery of a cure.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Associationhttp://www.asha.org/This group provides services for professionals in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing science, and advocates for people with communication disabilities.

Autism Research Institute (ARI)http://www.autism.com/The ARI is a nonprofit organization devoted to conducting research on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing, and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. Contact them at:
Autism Research Institute
4182 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116
Fax: (619) 563-6840

Easter Sealshttp://www.easter-seals.orgEaster Seals is a nonprofit, community-based health and human services provider dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities and special needs gain greater independence.

Autism Society of America (ASA)http://www.autism-society.orgThe mission of ASA is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Acthttp://idea.ed.gov/The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.

CDC: Learn the Signs. Act Earlyhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/The CDC has launched a campaign to help parents recognize the milestones kids should reach in how they play, learn, speak, and act, between birth and the time they are 5 years old. If parents learn the milestones, they'll be able to spot any developmental problems, and get their kids any help they may need.

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